Last February, President Joe Biden declared that the war in Yemen “has to end.” He added that the US would cease support for offensive operations …
Last February, President Joe Biden declared that the war in Yemen “has to end.” He added that the US would cease support for offensive operations in the war, including “relevant arms sales.” A year later, US arms sales to Saudi Arabia have continued and critics accuse Biden of abandoning his pledge to help end the war. Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen on Friday killed dozens, including children, according to aid groups, renewing criticism of Biden over US involvement. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said a strike that hit a detention center in Saada killed at least 70, and Save the Children said a separate strike in the port town of Hodeida killed three children who were playing soccer. “This is horrific news, further devastating Yemen. It’s also a predictable consequence of continuing to arm Saudi Arabia,” the Congressional Progressive Caucus tweeted. “The Biden administration must stop unauthorized participation in the Saudi war and bring its bombings and blockade to an end — as Congress has demanded.” “The Biden admin has condemned the Houthi actions roughly 13 times since taking office. Not one condemnation of Saudi bombings of Yemen though. Will it also not condemn this attack?” Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, said in a tweet.
